Explore the Family Name Schisler

The meaning of Schisler

Variant or Americanized form of German Schuessler.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Schisler in the United States?

The surname "Schisler" has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,714th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 17,596th spot, indicating a 5.28% change. The count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 1,576 to 1,597, a growth of 1.33%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people declined from 0.58 to 0.54, a 6.9% decrease.

20002010Change
Rank#16,714#17,596-5.28%
Count1,5761,5971.33%
Proportion per 100k0.580.54-6.9%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schisler

As for the ethnicity associated with the surname "Schisler," the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White. This group represented 96.89% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.68% in 2010. During this period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.78% to 3.44%, marking a 93.26% change. The category of "Two or more races" also rose modestly from 0.89% to 0.94%, a 5.62% change. Meanwhile, a small portion started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White96.89%94.68%-2.28%
Hispanic1.78%3.44%93.26%
Two or More Races0.89%0.94%5.62%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.44%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%